Steven is a geographic consultant by day and a rodeo cowboy by night. He is a champion bull rider in the gay rodeo circuit. He attended the Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX as well as the University of North Texas in Denton. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in General Agriculture/Marketing and lists graduating from college as his proudest accomplishment. He also worked on a master's Degree in Applied Geography. In the past, he has hauled horses across the country, taken people on horseback riding treks in the Colorado Rockies and served as a camp director at a children's camp.

Steven describes himself as spontaneous, outgoing and outrageous. He describes his perfect romantic partner as strong and masculine, financially secure and smart. His favorite activities are being outside with his dog, Payton, a one-eyed miniature Daschund, watching television and working out. His favorite television shows are "Heroes," "Project Runway" and "Nip/Tuck." His hero is Chris LeDoux, a former rodeo cowboy who is now a country music star.

He sees himself as being extremely good at reading people and then manipulating them into doing what he wants them to do. He feels he is unique and random and claims that everyone who meets him likes him.

"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

He's an Geographical Information Specialist--he makes MAPS! Was on the gay rodeo circuit as a bull rider (champ all of 2006) until he was injured and has been doing rehab on his shoulder to be able to go backIn a new dating relationship w/ a rancher in Texas... was not able to tell him where he was going...Someone will let him know where he is--and the rancher is a big fan of the show! Sounds worried about missing his friend or the friend moving onDoesn't know a thing about politics--barely knows who is running--things all politicians are dirtyIs in BB for the excitement of the notority, loves the idea of 15 minutes of fameNo secrets--thinks there may be some racy photos of him somewhereHas no problem w/ nudity, calls himself a very sexual person, very flirty, wants to be all the girls' best gay guy friendBB took all his underwear--ALL! because it had logos on it so he expects to be walking around naked Loves food so worried about slop

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"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

There's a "gay rodeo circut"?? I had no idea. That's cool. I think I'll like him, as long as he's NOT at all like Josh. I still can't beleive some of the nasty, hurtful and hateful things that came out of his mouth.

From DallasVoice, Steven's older sister Lisa has this to say about her brother.......

Steven Daigle is a gay rodeo cowboy from Dallas. But him being the only out contestant on ‘Big Brother’ has his lesbian sister on pins and needles

RIDE ‘EM COWBOY!: As the only openly gay houseguest on this season of ‘Big Brother,’ Steven Daigle may be a lightning rod for conservative barbs — but don’t expect him to seek out any conflicts, says his sister.

All week, Lisa Sturgeon has been telling everyone she knows that her little brother is now a big brother.

Well, sort of. Last week, Sturgeon’s younger half-brother, Steven Daigle, was swept away by producers to be one of the 13 contestants on the new season of the reality show “Big Brother.”

“All my friends are very excited,” she says proudly. “He has a larger than life personality, whether it’s his gay bull-riding or riding horses or modeling.” He even attended a Christmas Eve dinner at Denny’s wearing bright purple nail polish after he allowed Sturgeon’s daughter to give him a “holiday makeover.”

And all this has Sturgeon a little worried.

“He just turned 36, but he’s going on 18,” she winks. “He’s the fun-loving, young, never-grow-up, looking-for-the-party, avoid responsibility type.” There are already promotional teasers “where he talks about being flirty.”

Which means he could well be fodder for the editors of “Big Brother,” who have a history of sowing conflict to achieve the most drama possible.

“We had a come to Jesus meeting before he left. I know they are gonna paint him in a bad light, so I told him when he was leaving, ‘Just don’t do anything you wouldn’t do or say in front of Grandmother.’”

Sturgeon says it is Daigle’s personality to avoid conflict, but as the only openly gay houseguest on the show, it’s likely he’ll be put in positions where he can’t escape it.

“With him being gay and there being a Catholic teacher [in the house], I have a feeling they will be pitted against each other — that and the older guy who’s a retired ex-Marine,” she says. Their father is also an ex-Marine, and has had a difficult time discussing Daigle’s homosexuality, says Sturgeon, who is also gay.

Reality shows often pigeonhole contestants in “roles;” The slut, the snake, the sissy. So how will Daigle play the game?

“He’s certainly not the villainous type,” she offers. “I think he’s gonna try to be everybody’s friend and establish alliances that way. I expect he’ll [gravitate toward] Libra the liberal; the Hooters chick (they always love gay guys because they never hit on ‘em!); and the hairdresser from Metarie, because we’re from Louisiana. Then I think he’s gonna lay low. But I could be wrong. I really want to talk about it after this first show.” (Sturgeon and Daigle’s best friend, Rick Woodard, will be sharing their thoughts about Daigle in exclusive interviews with the Dallas Voice every week.)

This isn’t the first time Daigle has auditioned for a reality show — “he’s always wanted his 15 minutes of fame,” his sister says — but it’s ironic that he’s hardly the only gay Dallasite making waves on reality TV this summer. Daigle will be competing for attention with Daniel Evans from “Shear Genius” and Marion on the new season of “Project Runway,” which starts Wednesday.

Add to them straights like Matthew Tully on “Shear Genius,” Lisa Garza and “Next Food Network Star” and “the no. 3 guy on ‘The Bachelorette’ this season, who was local and gorgeous!” notes Sturgeon. “So yes, Dallas must be fabulous!”

Steven's Out ... Of The House Julie Chen sits down with gay rodeo champ, Steven Daigle, the latest evictee from 'Big Brother 10.' He calls out the liars in the house, and the ex-roommates with which he hopes to remain friends.

Say Goodbye To Steven Gay rodeo champion Steven Daigle is the latest houseguest to get the boot on "Big Brother 10." Julie Chen talks with him about his surprise eviction.

sorry guys but tribute or any other videos containing live feed footage are no longer allowed>> copyright enfringement. Tribute/ or other videos from CBS or containing still pictures only are still acceptable.

Whoa, I just saw a comment that Steven posted this morning on one of his tributes, pretty much saying that he loves the videos and that's he's home and putting together a myspace profile today. I will be on the lookout for it and will post the link to his myspace once he gets it up and running.